What to do with your old glasses and sunglasses

It’s national Recycle Week so here’s some handy hints on recycling your old glasses and sunglasses. Repairing and rewearing is the most eco friendly way to reuse your old glasses, but the next best thing is to recycle your old eyewear.

Glasses frames are a tricky mix of metal and plastic, they currently can’t be simply popped in with the household recycling, as the materials need separating out to be fully recycled.

So how can you recycle your old glasses? Here’s our guide to recycling and donating glasses and sunglasses.

reduce glasses waste

Choosing a quality pair of glasses is the best way to reduce glasses waste and keep them out of landfill. Look for quality acetate, metal not plastic hinges and a nice weight and feel will reveal a well made pair.

Go for vintage or preloved secondhand glasses frames over buying new for a more circular sustainable option.

Look after your eyewear, as loved things last. Keep in the case and clean with the cloth - no leaving glasses lens down and you’ll avoid scratches and cracks - head here for more on how to look after your glasses.

Repair and rewear your old frames instead of being tempted to buy new each time your prescription updates.

Repair and rewear old glasses

If you can't bear to part with your favourite glasses, reuse and rewear your old eyewear. Damaged lenses can be reglazed and updated while your frames can be repaired and restored to bring them back into use.

Frame scratching and whitening can be polished out, hinges repaired, nose pads replaced and sides straightened. The reglazing process is easy and your old lenses can be simply replaced with your new updated prescription.

If you’re still in love your current frame, re-lensing glasses is the perfect sustainable solution. You have the option to add in extra coatings or add in a blue light filter for a pocket friendly alternative to buying new.

Or you could add in a tinted lens and turn your old glasses into sunglasses, breathing new life into your old pair.

recycle your old glasses

Old glasses frames or vintage sunglasses hanging around? Don't throw them away - feel good and give back by donating them to us to be recycled or upcycled.

Donate your old frames and we’ll repurpose them by restoring and reselling your unwanted frames saving them from landfill. Or we’ll reuse their parts for repairs. The majority of our donated frames go on to Lions Club who use them to do good in sight related projects in the UK and overseas.

Any we can’t salvage go for recycling at a specialist facility.

Send us your vintage glasses or modern glasses frames and you’ll receive a £10 voucher to spend in store on a new-to-you frame.

You can also donate them direct to Lions Club who will use them to raise money for sight related charity projects across the UK. Vision Aid Overseas are no longer running their glasses recycling scheme.

We don’t recommend donating your old glasses to charity shops, unless they have a designated glasses recycling collection box, as they won’t be able to resell the glasses with prescription lenses and might just end up in landfill. They may accept ready reading glasses, but check with your local charity shop first.

play Dress Up

Keep your old glasses for costume parties and fancy dress. Mums.. a small supply of glasses, particlarly round Harry Potter frames, can come in more than useful for World Book Day. Then there’s Halloween and theme parties to consider.. go as your favourite glasses icon.. we’re thinking Elton John, Iris Apfel, Jackie O or Michael Caine.

re-Sell your old glasses

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Keep unwanted eyewear out of landfill and make a little money for your next frame purchase by selling your old glasses on eBay or Depop. Use a good picture and lots of lovely description to help them sell, remembering to include any flaws. Glasses, especially modern frames, have eye size, frame width and lots of information including make and model numbers on the inside to help you make that sale.

gift your glasses

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Give your glasses as a gift to friends or family, a frame might just suit them too. We wouldn’t advise sharing lenses with your bespoke prescription, as wearing the incorrect strength can damage your peepers, so lenses should be removed first.

Your gifted glasses can be restored and reglazed as a present for a loved one or made into ready reading glasses perfect for regifting.

If you want to learn more about what you can and can’t recycle - head over to Recycle Now and let’s keep what we can out of landfill #reducereuserecycle

Jo

Second hand designer glasses and why you should shop them

Our preloved designer glasses collection is a curated collection of second hand designer glasses handpicked by us for their quality and design. A mix of modern unworn deadstock and lightly worn beautifully refurbished preloved glasses frames.

To compliment our range of true vintage glasses and sunglasses we felt it was only natural to offer a more modern preloved option.

why buy second hand designer glasses?

Second hand doesn’t mean second best, in fact the opposite can be true with eyewear. All the pieces in our preloved collection are chosen for their quality and style.

A major bonus of shopping preloved is affordability. Designer glasses frames can be more budget and pocket friendly when you buy them second hand, but you’re still obtaining the same innovative design, high quality materials and skilled production.

If your favourite frame broke or it’s been discontinued, you might just find it in our Preloved Collection. If you’re coveting something you can’t see in store, get in touch and we’ll do our best to source it or something similar for you from our extensive range of styles not yet in the store.

There’s also our waitlist feature on the site - if a frame is marked out of stock there’s a chance it’s on a Home Try On, so add your name to the waitlist feature in the product description and you’ll be notified if it comes back in stock.

shopping second hand designer glasses

Shopping second hand is a truly sustainble way to shop, no new resources or materials are used, so energy, materials and water are saved and no nasty chemicals are involved. We’re reusing what’s already out there in the world without drawing on the planets resources to create more stuff.

Saving frames from landfill or a lifetime in a darkened drawer, when they have so much life left in them, is what we do. When you choose second hand over new you’re shopping sustainably, free from the burden of adding to our ever growing landfill problem.

There’s so many great quality secondhand frames already in existence there’s really no need to buy new - as fashion is cyclical you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.

repair and rewear designer frames

Our secondhand preloved glasses frames are either unworn deadstock frames or lightly worn, with lots of life left in them.

But we don’t stop there, each piece is refurbished; ultra sonically cleaned, oiled and polished, with any fittings replaced with new where needed. We love bringing things back to life and these frames have all restored so beautifully, many come up like new.

The beauty of buying quality designer frames is that they should stand the test of time and they can be repaired and restored unlike their cheaper counterparts.

Add in your prescription with our glazing service and you’re good to go and if, over time, you damage your frame or lenses, you can return to us for a litte tlc with our restoration services, a closed loop circular system.

Millions of glasses are ending up in landfill when they could be reworn which is why we launched our Designer Glasses Preloved Collection making sure what you buy is as sustainable as it can be.

Join the rewear revolution.

Jo

Repair and rewear your glasses

With both a climate and cost of living crisis, there’s never been a better time to repair and rewear your existing glasses and sunglasses. We’ll show you to how to fix broken glasses, from an emergency repair remedy to our extensive glasses repairs and sunglasses restoration services - better for both planet and pocket.

how to fix broken glasses at home

When you’re in a fix.. the most common fix is having a screw come loose. Your glasses sides are attached by a tiny screw in the hinge and these screws can often come loose over time or even fall out.

A simple fix.. all you need is a tiny screwdriver - just line up the hinges, insert the screw into the hole and screw back in place. For a sprung side hinge it’s a bit trickier to align and replace the screw at home, so you’ll need some expert help.

If you can't find the missing screw, you could try finding a similar sized screw from an older pair of glasses you don't wear any more, or visit the store you purchased the frames from and they should sort you out with a replacement.

An emergency home remedy is to use a bit of twist tie wire. Thread the wire through the holes and secure until you can get your glasses properly repaired with a replacement screw.

glasses and sunglasses repairs & restoration

If your eyewear’s in need of a little tlc, repair don’t replace. Be sustainable and prolong the life of your glasses and sunglasses with our repair services.

If you’ve been told it’s not possible to repair your glasses and you must buy new, get in touch and see what we can do. We can salvage spectacles from the hands of children and we’ve even been known to remove the odd dog bite!

Restore glasses to former glory with our restoration services; repairing and reworking broken hinges, replacing broken parts and updating glasses with fresh new lenses and prescriptions.

We always recommend having a spare pair of glasses for use when restoration and repair work is carried out on your everyday frame, some repair services can take 1-2 weeks leaving you without your glasses.

Restoring and rewearing your glasses will keep them in use for years to come. It’s always worth repairing well made frames so when chosing glasses always go for the best quality you can afford and remember loved things last.

Glasses frame repairs

There’s a number of ways we can fix broken glasses and sunglasses with our frame restoration services..

Hinge repairs for broken glasses hinges - new custom made hinges will be made and fitted to your damaged glasses or sunglasses frames. If your sides are damaged we find a best match replacement sides which we’ll source and fit to your frame. Side tips, nose pads and screws can all be quickly and easily replaced. We offer soldering, bonding and pinning and an array of other glasses repair options too.

Frame adjustments when sides have been twisted or pulled out of shape, can be heat treated, adjusted and straightened back to their original state.

Ultra Sonic Deep Clean is a deep cleaning treatment where lenses are removed, before being cleansed, along with frame, in our ultra sonic cleaner ‘Bubbles’ to remove built up dirt from every crevice, before being hand finished and reassembled. This cleaning service is also included in the Peep Polish.

Peep Polish is our polishing restoration and refurbishing service for both glasses and sunglasses (frames only) that removes wear including scratching and discolouration and restores lustre, prolonging the longevity of your glasses.

Frames are dismantled before being polished on our polishing wheel and then buffed to restore sheen. The frame parts go for a dip in our ultra sonic cleaner Bubbles followed by an ultrafine finishing polish, then reassembled, heat treated and reshaped, screws tightened and oiled.

Cut, edge and fit this service is for you if your glasses are beyond repair, but your lenses are still good. We can find a similar style frame - we’ll show you some options for you to choose from and fit your lenses into them.

Replacing damaged scratched glasses lenses

To prevent scratching, keep your glasses in the case and face up when they’re not on your face. If your glasses lenses are scratched, they will probably need replacing.

There are some products around now, usually for jewellery and watch restoration, that may be able to polish out the scratched damage, but this could do further damage creating distortion or damage to the lens coatings so we really can’t recommend it.

If your lenses are cracked there’s no way to salvage them, they’ll need replacing - glasses and sunglasses lenses can be replaced with your updated prescription.

All our premium lens coatings come with a 2 year peace of mind scratch guarantee, so if you find yourself with scratched lenses, they’ll be replaced at no extra cost. This can be a good way to get the most from your lenses if you’re a dropper or share a home with children or animals.

For more info, take a peep at our article on what to do with your old glasses.

If you want to save pennies and planet, extend the life of your glasses with a little repair shop treatment and take a peep at our Repair Services.

Jo

Shopping secondhand glasses and sunglasses

It’s Secondhand September so there’s never been a better time to shop secondhand - planet and pocket friendly, it’s not just for clothing, second hand glasses and sunglasses are a sustainable investment in both your wardrobe and our planet.

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Oxfam started Secondhand September to shine a light on preloved where people pledge to shop only secondhand for the month, usually associated with Fashion Week, urging them to shop style over trends.

In contrast to thrifting through charity and musty vintage rails (which I’m still a sucker for), Preloved fashion (and homeware) has evolved to chic new levels from designer pieces, deadstock vintage, professional restoration and highly curated stock through the likes of independent Instagram vintage stores, eBay, Vinted and Depop.

In hopping off the trend cycle you can develop your personal style, reducing overconsumption and investing in what suits you; rewearing and repairing for years to come.

Overproduction in glasses, just as clothing, alongside a dollop of dubious 2 for 1 marketing (though we do recommend a spare pair) has resulted in frames floating around the country - mainly ending up in landfill. Unless frames are repurposed by a charity or preloved organisation and thats where we come in..

All secondhand frames donated to us are either restored and resold, benefiting our charity partners, reused through Lions Club across the globe for eye charities, utilised for repairs or if we really can’t find a use and they’re beyond repair, broken down into individual components and fully recycled.

We give a £10 voucher towards a new frame with donations, so if you have second hand frames hanging around head here to donate and recycle your glasses.

Vintage glasses

Shopping secondhand is easy with our vintage glasses range, either glasses frames are restored back to former glory or choose from deadstock vintage frames that have never been worn (New Old Stock).

One of a kind pieces, when they’re gone they’re gone, there’s nothing mundane about these babies. Made in bygone days, produced in smaller batches, low waste and often handmade. You can pick up on current trends with an original piece from the era of origin.

If you’re looking to source a secondhand glasses frame from a vintage seller, look for a solid well made frame, made by a reputable eyewear manufacturer like Oliver Goldsmith, Silhouette, Persol, Anglo American, Rodenstock or best of all a made in England stamp. We can restore these to former glory with our restoration services reworking broken hinges, replacing broken parts and updating with fresh new lenses and prescriptions.

Preloved designer glasses and sunglasses

Our preloved designer glasses frames are fully restored and brought back to life or choose from our never worn deadstock designer frames. It’s amazing how some of our preloved frames need very little work - they’re lightly worn and well looked after, but this is often a result of customers being encouraged to overconsume and buy new with every prescription update.

The joy of choosing secondhand designer glasses is they become much more affordable. You enjoy a premium quality piece from your favourite designer and know you’re doing your bit to save the planet at the same time.

How to take part in Secondhand September

Take the Oxfam pledge and find out more about the problems with throwaway fashion at Fashion Revolution.

You don’t have to shop to take part - why not host a clothes swap with friends.

Do a wardrobe edit and mix things up so you fall back in love with what you already own.

Repair and rewear - get to that mending pile and if your eyewear needs some tlc check out our restoration services.

Happy Secondhand September!

Jo

How to care for your glasses + make them last longer

Glasses and sunglasses can last a lifetime if looked after - so treat those babies well. Grow your collection and keep your glasses lasting longer with some tender loving care. The most sustainable items are the ones we already own, so here's our tips on how to care for your eyewear...

Store in a case

Keep them in the case, it's their natural habitat (after your face) and not only keeps dust and dirt away, it prevents bending and breakages. A hard case is great for travelling or storage and soft pouches are great for beach days and picnics. Stow in the glove box on a summers day - don't leave them on your dashboard - they just can't take the heat.

the right way to wear glasses

Whipping frames off with one hand or sporting as a headband (guilty) will result in stretched hinges and your glasses becoming out of shape. If you’re taking your glasses on and off why not opt for a glasses chain and store safely about your person.

Your body naturally changes over time (also hello lockdown gains), so the shape of your frames may need adjusting from time to time to accommodate these changes.

Equally if frames are slipping from your face it’s time for an adjustment to the bend behind your ears - this is done by heat treating and manipulating the frame until it’s fits your head perfectly. Head to your local Opticians and ask for them to be adjusted or chat to us about getting back into shape.

Got a screw loose?

Your glasses go on and off your face many times over their lifetime, causing the screws to loosen over time. It’s worth investing in a glasses repair kit or mini screwdriver to carry out some simple glasses care and keep your sides secure. Cup the frame in your hand and gently tighten, being careful not to overtighten the screws. Tighten in tiny increments - small movements can make a big difference.

Cleaning your glasses

Wiping your glasses lenses with paper towels, napkins or the end of your top is a big no no. Fibres and particles of dirt can scratch your lenses and, unlike glasses frames, scratched lenses can’t be polished and will need replacing.

Regular weekly cleaning of your glasses will keep them sparkly clean and the best way to clean your glasses is with simple warm soapy water and a soft cloth. If you live in a hard water area like me, use filtered or distilled water instead of tap and use a mild soap - avoid detergent, scented soaps or ones containing dyes as they can damage lenses.

After rinsing, gently dry your frame with a smooth, clean, lint-free cloth like the one you get from us (they can be popped in the wash at 30 to freshen). If you can’t put your hands on your optical cloth, you can purchase another – ours are upcycled from recycled plastic bottles.

Take a peep at our article on how to clean your glasses the right way

Restoration services

If your lenses sustain some trauma or just natural wear and tear over time, take a look at our restoration services to bring them back to life and make them last longer..

Glasses Repairs

If your eyewear’s in need of a little tlc, you’ve come to the right place. Be sustainable and prolong the life of your glasses with our repairs services.

We now offer hinge repairs, replacement nosepads and tips, and if it’s something a little more complex like vintage pinned hinges, just get in touch and we can chat intricate repairs.

PEEP POLISH

Our polishing service for plastic (acetate and optyl) frames, cleanses and removes scratches while restoring lustre for frames that have lost their mojo.

We dismantle and cleanse in our ultra sonic cleaner ‘Bubbles’, before taking a turn on our buffer where they’re lovingly polished, before being oiled, re-assembled, heat treated and adjusted, becoming reborn and restored to former glory.

GLASSES REGLAZE

If your lenses are scratched, damaged or have completely broken, our reglazing service is for you.

We can replace the lenses in any frame, vintage or modern, prescription or sunglasses.

If your glasses have sustained serious trauma and there’s no going back, recycle them with us and check out our range of sustainable, planet friendly vintage glasses and sunglasses.

The more tlc we show our eyewear, the longer they will last us. Keeping glasses in action and out of landfill we can do our bit to stay planet friendly.

Jo

Sustainable gift guide

Gift consciously with our sustainable gift ideas, including vintage gems, upcycled one-of-a-kind and plastic free gifts. 

It’s more important than ever to shop small and support independent brands that care about our planet - here’s our sustainable gift guide to get you going..

plant based & zero waste cooking

As we now know one of the most eco friendly things you can do for the planet is go on a plant based diet (or more plant based) so what better Christmas gift than a planet friendly cook book. In EAST Meera Sodha takes cooks on a vegan and veggie journey across Asia, while Max La Manna helps you on your low waste journey with More Plants Less Waste.

Mamma Peep Pouches

Flora pouch - perfect for stowing your prescious vintage

Our new range of sustainable eco-friendly glasses cases and sunglasses pouches. Lovingly handmade by ‘Mama Peep’ from vintage deadstock fabrics to keep your eyewear scratch free.

Small batches of one-of-a-kind glasses pouches. Whether taking long walks or trips to the beach your sunnies will be kept safe and stylish.

Face masks with a cause

The B Collection supports CoppaFeel charity

We love Eliza Eliza’s organic cotton face masks - triple layered for extra protection, they’re reusable and the masks are adjustable - either tied around the head or altered so that they can be hooked over the ears. They support a number of different charitable causes with each style of mask too - also pick up matching sleep masks, scrunchies and lovely eco friendly bags.

washable wipes

Rifle Paper prints

These reusable face wipes from My January Baby are completely plastic-free. You can also choose your favourite print from the set to embelish the wash bag. Made from 100% cotton on the top and organic, hypoallergenic bamboo on the back, making them suitable for all ages and skin types. They make a great eco-friendly gift.

artisan art

There are some beautiful handmade artisan gifts on Etsy like the ones our friends over at Two Peas make. Their gorgeous one-of-a-kind Art Plates, hand painted onto beautful vintage plates will make your walls sing with joy.

wearable works of art

Treat yourself or a special someone to a vintage pin - what’s not to love about this 1980s brooch from Honeykins Vintage with a keep fit style lady in classic era appropriate neon colours! The perfect conversation starter at any party.

vintage glasses chains

Infamous - 1970s Trifari link chain

Glasses Chains are back. Never lose your sunglasses or glasses again with our one-of-a-kind vintage glasses chains. Remove the loops and wear as a necklace. Take a peep at our collection of the coolest rescued and adapted vintage chains - quite possibly the perfect present if we say so ourselves.

the eco friendly hamper

One for the Bee lovers

LFHP have a lovely selection of eco friendly hampers and if you’ve got a green fingered friend the Bee Garden Set is the perfect gift. We all know how important bees are and this bee garden is the perfect way to ensure they can thrive in your giftees garden. Designed to increase pollination rates through growing attractive flowers, these seed bombs make the garden bloom into a bee friendly destination. They also have a great gift guide for men in your life.

upcycled jewellery kits

I’m loving these cute upcycled jewellery making kits from Readorn London. Each kit contains everything you need to make a beautiful piece of upcycled jewellery. Every kit is unique and has been lovingly curated to bring you one of a kind designs. Such a lovely and mindfull gift idea.

vintage homeware

Who doesn’t love a bit of unique vintage homeware to brighten up their pad, like this vintage 60s West German pottery vase in Green and Orange four petal floral repeat from the gorgeous Miss Pigeon Vintage - get it while it’s hot.

virtual gifting

If you don’t want to gift more stuff why not give the gift of an experience instead - online classes or workshops from cooking to pottery are great ways to learn or develop new skills. Take a peep at Tea & Crafting for some lovely craft classes and workshops.

Happy Gifting!

Jo

Sustainable Living - Plastic Free July

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It’s Plastic Free July and we’re looking at sustainable living - how we can ditch the plastic and introduce more planet friendly alternatives.

Microplastics are everywhere, swimming in our oceans, filling up our earth and now raining down in the air we breathe. It’s time to wean ourselves off the plastic - here’s our take on sustainable living and where to start.

plastic free july

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Now more than ever single use plastics are clogging up our planet, polluting our oceans and our lives. Choose to refuse single use plastics this July and search out low waste or no waste alternatives, it’s easier than you think.

The Plastic Free July site is the perfect place to start with lots of hints and tips on ways to get started. There’s no judgement, just great planet friendly ideas to help the earth and ease your conscience.

I’ve been on my eco journey for a few years now, slowly but surely reducing my plastic consumption and swapping out products and habits in favour of eco friendly alternatives where and when I can. I’ve ditched the clingfilm and the kitchen towels (cloth napkins all the way) and I’ve invested in a home composter for my food waste. It’s a work in progress, I’ve taken inspiration from vintage lifestyles, when we used to live much more simply.

Before you buy, stop and think about the low or no waste options. Buy things made to last and not single use throwaway destined straight for landfill. Seek out planet-friendly materials such as wood, paper, cardboard (all biodegradable) and metal or glass, both of which are more easily recyclable than plastic along with more durable and longlasting.

Look to the 5 R’s: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot

Plastic Free Swaps

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Here’s some simple swaps to get you started on your plastic free, low waste journey…

Reuse your old jars - jam and pickle jars are perfect for rehousing, from dried beans, to seeds, to paperclips - it’s a win win.

Shop small - buy from smaller suppliers with sustainable processes and packaging.

Reusable silicone lids or beeswax wraps - perfect for popping over leftovers of all shapes and sizes, though the old plate over a plate tactic works just as well.

Replace - water bottles, coffee cups, sandwich bags and plastic bags with reusable versions and keep in a tote bag by the door.

Swap your soap - from liquid to solid bar soap, it’s an easy swap plus it lasts a lot longer.

Buy refillable - toiletries and cleaning products can be purchased from your local or online zero waste store in bigger sizes.

Buy in bulk - and buy loose produce, less individual wrappings equals less plastic.

Wave goodbye to wipes - wipes of any kind make up over 90% of icky fatbergs, go back to basics with washable cloths.

Wash with care - wash at low temps and use a GuppyFriend washing bag to capture microplastics.

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Besma, Curiously Conscious, has a great article on making simple plastic free swaps. Check out The Story of Plastic (Discovery) for more.

Feeling inspired? Take the pledge here

Little acts can add up to a big difference - we got this.

Jo

Vintage & Thrifted: Eco Friendly Christmas Gifts

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Vintage and second hand items make the most charming and eco friendly Christmas gifts. If you’re looking to give a thoughtful and truly unique present this Christmas why not thrift it, save money and the planet.

Start early and give yourself time to scope it out, then head to your local charity shop, flea market or antique fair and hop over to Etsy or eBay and pick out some personal presents this Christmas.

Accessories

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Seek out quality vintage bags, belts and gloves - scarves are abundant in second hand shops and charity shops, so gift them and use them as Christmas wrapping.

Vintage and antique jewellery makes a one-of-a kind unforgettable gift, while vintage Stratton compacts and perfume bottles make a pretty addition to the beauty fiends dressing table. Not forgetting the perfect present for the practical.. our upcycled glasses chains.

Homeware

Original art makes a truly personal gift - lovely retro prints can be found in the most unlikely of corners. Hand crocheted blankets - 60s style brightly coloured granny blankets are back in vogue, easy to pick up and make the cutest present for a house proud pal.

Retro kitchen ware makes a lovely gift – hello 1950s salt and pepper pots in the shape of vegetables. Why not create a hamper of Christmas lovelies for someone dear.

Tableware

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Beautiful linens from tablecloths to napkins have fallen out of fashion over the years so you can pick up some beauties for a steal from your local second hand, vintage store or charity shop. They’re a great eco friendly alternative to devils like kitchen towel, as well as bringing party table settings to life.

Pair with elegant vintage glassware, an art deco cocktail shaker or some vintage candle holders to set the mood.

Vintage Books

Books are a classic keep forever present, pick up a beautiful crafting book from embroidery to crotchet - vintage house plant care for the green fingered friend or Mrs Beeton’s cookery for the food obsessed. A vintage penguin edition of a favourite classic tale is sure to be a Christmas stocking hit.

curios and collectibles

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Snap up cute curios and collectibles - look out for signed and stamped pieces as the history will make them all the more fascinating. Try vintage pens for letter writers, budding authors or fans of calligraphy. Pretty vintage tins and antique wooden boxes make quirky gifts and are brilliant for wrapping other gifts within.

Kids

Eco friendly kids gifts are easy when you shop second hand. Find vintage classics games like scrabble,  dominoes, jigsaws and board games are perfect picks – just check the condition and make sure all the pieces are contained. Hunt down well made wooden toys, vintage dolls and you’ll find tonnes of Lego to save from landfill (just wash before use).

Zero waste gift vouchers

When your wrapping is zero waste giving guilt free gifts is easy. Take it to the next level and go completely packaging free with a gift card like ours. Gift Cards are the perfect practical gift that won’t be left at the back of the cupboard and zero trees were cut down to produce it. Our Gift Vouchers can be used towards any frames, accessories or glasses repairs.

If you’re looking for an alternative to ‘stuff’ why not gift an experience voucher, tickets for a workshop or gig make the perfect present.

Repairing or upcycling a much loved item for a loved one make a really personal gift that just keeps on giving long after Christmas is over and the mince pies are gone.

Finally sit back and feel smug knowing you’ve given an original and sustainable gift this Christmas.

Jo